Business Analyst, Ontario Woodlands

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

Our Thunder Bay location in Ontario, Canada is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Business Analyst, Ontario Woodlands. This job is permanent full-time.

Reporting to the Business Services Manager, the position is responsible for developing and managing the datasets and systems necessary to support Domtar’s fibre supply and related activities, including rate models, pricing structures, cost assessments, and related analyses.These analyses are critical to support rate negotiations, budget and forecast rate development and the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.  The position works collaboratively with internal teams across the division to support the achievement of divisional goals.

What You Gain by Working With Us:

•      Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
•      At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
•      Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
•      Telemedicine services
•      Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
•      Employee and family assistance program
•      Education assistance program
•      Health club reimbursement program
•      Work Travel Assistance Program
•      Referral bonuses
•      Relocation assistance to the community of (Atikokan or Fort Frances).
•      A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your Challenges:  

•      Ensure that the highest safety standards are met or exceeded throughout the operation.

Rate Development and Analysis

•      Develop and maintain rate structures based on cost factors, business requirements, and market trends to support contract negotiations.
•      Monitor and track key economic indicators to ensure rates are competitive with industry standards while optimizing profitability.
•      Develop and set rates for the annual budget in line with corporate guidelines and financial objectives.
•      Regularly update and maintain forecasts to account for changes in contract negotiations, operational costs, and other relevant factors, ensuring alignment with up-to-date cost structures.
•      Manage and update the cost and rate database ensuring that benchmarks are current.

Data Analysis

•      Provide historical contractor performance data analysis to support managers in making informed decisions.
•      Provide analysis and support for operations in bid processes and evaluations.
•      Provide analysis and support in the development and maintenance of Key Performance Indicators.
•      Conduct financial modeling to evaluate the impact of different operation strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration

•      Work collaboratively with internal teams (e.g., woodlands services, finance, operations, forestry, and management) to achieve divisional goals.

Your Skills: 

•      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•      Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change.
•      Excellent analytical skills to support sound decision-making
•      Excellent project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
•      In-depth knowledge of MS Office and solid computer skills.
•      Knowledge of data analytics, including macro development, programming (e.g., Python, R, SQL), to leverage data for advanced analysis and automation would be  considered a valuable asset.
•      Ability to interpret complex data and perform quantitative analysis.
•      Precision in pricing, cost assessment, and financial analysis to avoid costly errors.

Your Profile:   

•      5 years relevant experience.
•      Business Analyst Certification or equivalent is required.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

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